(from left) Missouri State Bears pole vaulters Nikki Buck, Julie James and Georgia Richardson carry pieces of equipment into the track prior to the start of the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016.

Missouri State Bears track & field head coach Ronald Boyce instructs athletic facilities production manager Matt Jones on which music tracks to play during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016.

Missouri State Bears pole vaulter Georgia Richardson has her hair braided by her teammate Nikki Buck prior to the start of the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016.

Missouri State Bears pole vaulter Julie James puts on her cleats prior to the start of the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016. James finished in fifth place for the event.

Missouri State Bears sophomore thrower Antonea Carson competes in the hammer throw during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016. Carson finished in sixth place for the event.

Missouri State Bears freshman Olivia Ott competes in the long jump event during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016. Ott finished in fifth place for the event, while also competing in 100 meter hurdles, high jump and shot put.

Missouri State Bears sprinter Kadisha Francois races towards her teammate and relay partner Holly Pattie-Belleli during the 4x400 meter relay race during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016.

Missouri State Bears freshman Kelli Bowen waits for her turn to compete in the high jump event during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016. Bowen finished seventh in the event.

Missouri State Bears jumper Robiann Broomfield competes in the long jump event during the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016. Broomfield finished in first place for the event, having jumped 5.92 meters.

Former Missouri State track star Kara-Aretha Graham (front) takes a selfie with the Bears track & field team after the end of the Missouri State Invitational track meet held at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium in Springfield, Mo. on April 22, 2016.